Grănicești: population and statistics
Grănicești has a population of 6,057 (2026) across 47.9 km², or 126 people per km². It ranks 556 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,057 residents
- 47.9 km²
- 126 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Grănicești ranks No. 35 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 319.6 ‰ in Grănicești, compared with an average of 400.4 ‰ in Suceava County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.4 ‰ in Grănicești, compared with an average of 9.1 ‰ in Suceava County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Grănicești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Grănicești in numbers
Where is Grănicești?
Population of Grănicești over time
Grănicești had 5,657 residents in 2016 and 6,057 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,965 |
| 2022 | 5,993 |
| 2023 | 6,020 |
| 2024 | 6,083 |
| 2025 | 6,033 |
| 2026 | 6,057 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,706 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Satu Mare, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rădăuți (35,343 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Grănicești
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Grănicești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,907 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 152 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grănicești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.07 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,437 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.31 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 805 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,936 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,022 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 319.6 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,103 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.6 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.97 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 396 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grănicești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.2 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,796 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.83 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grănicești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grănicești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.6 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,343 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.71 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,160 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Grănicești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.17 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Grănicești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 119 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 729 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grănicești
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade53 · 20.9%
- Transport and storage36 · 14.2%
- Construction31 · 12.3%
- Manufacturing28 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services20 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 5.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 4.3%
- Other service activities11 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 10.7%
- Construction of buildings24 · 9.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 8.3%
- Civil engineering17 · 6.7%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 5.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 4.7%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grănicești?
Grănicești has 6,057 residents (2026), ranking 556 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grănicești?
Grănicești covers 47.9 km², with a density of 126 people per km².
Is the population of Grănicești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grănicești went from 5,657 to 6,057, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Grănicești?
Grănicești is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.822, longitude 26.057.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grănicești?
In Grănicești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 319.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,103 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grănicești?
In Grănicești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 152 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Grănicești?
The nearest to Grănicești are Satu Mare (4.3 km), Calafindești (4.5 km), Șerbăuți (5.4 km), Milișăuți (5.6 km), Dornești (7.0 km).